1.
freshly picked; freshly harvested; freshly caught
produce or seafood that has just been harvested or caught and is at peak freshness
採れ立ての野菜は新鮮だ。
Freshly picked vegetables are fresh.
採れ立ての魚を刺身にした。
I made sashimi from freshly caught fish.
農家から採れ立てのトマトを直接買った。
I bought freshly picked tomatoes directly from the farmer.
COMPOUND:
採れる (to be picked/caught) + 立て (just done)
KANJI VARIATIONS:
- 採れ立て - for vegetables, fruits (picked)
- 獲れ立て - for fish, seafood (caught)
- Often written in hiragana: とれたて
PATTERN:
The ~立て pattern indicates something freshly done:
- 揚げ立て - freshly fried
- 焼き立て - freshly baked
- 茹で立て - freshly boiled
MARKETING:
Often used in advertising to emphasize quality and freshness of produce:
- 産地直送 - direct from the production area
- 朝採り - picked in the morning